2001 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2001 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 2011 BMW 335 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Falcon | 335 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |